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Policy & Incentives
Subsidies, road tax, FAME / PM E-Drive and state EV policies, decoded.
Explore expert policy & incentives coverage on EVSelect.in, India's independent electric vehicle hub. Every Policy & Incentives article below is written to help you understand EVs better and make a smarter buying decision — with up-to-date context on prices, range, charging and incentives in India. Browse more in our full EV blog or compare specs across the complete EV catalog.
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Schemes to Buy a Scooter in India (2026): Free Scooty, EV Subsidy & Finance
Every scheme that helps you buy a scooter — from government free-scooty programmes to electric-scooter subsidies and low-cost finance.
Which schemes help you buy a scooter in India in 2026? Government free-scooty programmes for students (like UP's Rani Laxmibai Yojana), the PM E-DRIVE electric-two-wheeler subsidy, state EV incentives and road-tax waivers, plus EMI and battery-as-a-service options to cut the price.
Electric Scooter Licence & RTO Rules in India (2026): Who Needs One?
The 250W/25 km/h exemption, registration, green plates, age limits and penalties — explained
Do you need a licence for an electric scooter in India? The 2026 rules explained — which low-speed e-scooters are exempt from licensing, registration and insurance, which ones need the full RTO treatment, the age limits for riders, and the penalties (including Section 199A for minors) if you get it wrong.
Tax Benefits on Electric Vehicles in India (2026): 80EEB, GST & Road Tax Explained
What you actually save on tax when you buy an EV — and the expired benefit most articles still get wrong
What are the tax benefits on electric vehicles in India in 2026? The real picture — 5% GST versus 18–40% on petrol cars, state road-tax and registration waivers, the 40% depreciation benefit for businesses, and the truth about the expired Section 80EEB loan-interest deduction.
How to Claim Your EV Subsidy in India (2026 Step-by-Step)
PM E-Drive e-vouchers, state DBT, and the documents you need
How do you actually claim an EV subsidy in India? A step-by-step 2026 guide to the PM E-Drive e-voucher (claimed at the dealer via Aadhaar), state reimbursements, and the documents required.
Electric Scooter Subsidy in India 2026: PM E-Drive & State Benefits
The per-kWh incentive, the ₹5,000 cap, and the July 2026 deadline
What subsidy can you get on an electric scooter in India in 2026? The PM E-Drive two-wheeler incentive (₹2,500/kWh, capped at ₹5,000), the 31 July 2026 deadline, and state top-ups explained.
PM E-Drive Scheme Explained (2026): What It Covers & Who Gets It
₹10,900 crore, e-vouchers, and why private cars are excluded
What is the PM E-Drive scheme? A clear 2026 explainer of India's ₹10,900-crore EV scheme — what it covers (e-2W, e-3W, buses, charging), the e-voucher process, deadlines, and why private cars are excluded.
Is There a Subsidy on Electric Cars in India? (2026 Reality)
No central cash subsidy — but 5% GST and state tax waivers
Is there a government subsidy on electric cars in India in 2026? The honest answer: no central purchase subsidy, but 5% GST plus state road-tax and registration waivers. Central vs state benefits, explained.
Government Subsidy for EV Charging Stations in India (2026)
PM E-Drive central support and state capital subsidies
What subsidies can you get for an EV charging station in India? PM E-Drive central support plus state capital subsidies (Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat and more) for 2026, with eligibility explained.
EV Subsidies, Road Tax & Incentives by State (2026 Guide)
What you actually save, and where
Central PM E-Drive incentives, state subsidies and road-tax waivers can change an EV's on-road price by lakhs. Here's how the 2026 incentive landscape works in India.